Staff Report / Peekskillocal.org

The Peekskill Volunteer Fire Department in Peekskill, New York, has issued a warning about the dangers of using power strips. They advise caution, particularly regarding the risk of overloading these devices. It is important to check the power strip’s capacity, which is usually listed on the cable, before plugging in any appliances.

The article outlines nine items that should never be plugged into a power strip:

1. **Oven and Refrigerator**: These appliances require dedicated outlets on their own circuits.

2. **Washing Machine**: This high-power consumption appliance should be directly connected to a receptacle, preferably on a separate circuit.

3. **Heating Devices**: Auxiliary heaters should not be plugged into power strips to avoid overloading circuits.

4. **Microwave**: Microwaves consume significant energy and should have their own outlet.

5. **Coffee Maker and Toaster**: Both of these kitchen appliances draw a considerable amount of power and should not connect to power strips or extension cords.

6. **Stacking Power Strips**: Plugging one power strip into another can create fire and electrical hazards.

7. **Electronics (Computer, TV, Router)**: These devices are sensitive to power surges and should not be plugged into power strips to prevent potential damage.

In summary, the Peekskill Volunteer Fire Department emphasizes the importance of exercising caution in the use of power strips and avoiding overloading them with high-power devices.

Source: Peekskill Volunteer Fire Department

Source Type: Fire

Source Location: Peekskill

Peekskill,NY

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